Realme Note 80 vs Redmi K90
The Realme Note 80 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $95 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 33/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 80 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Note 80
Redmi K90
What makes Realme Note 80 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $95 vs $401
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Note 80 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 43 points higher (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Realme Note 80 — 56/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 80 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Note 80 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.6×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $95 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Realme Note 80
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme Note 80
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Note 80
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $306. Realme Note 80 was $306 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (91/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme Note 80 (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 80 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Note 80 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 80 by 43 points (76/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Note 80 and the Redmi K90?
The Realme Note 80 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Note 80 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Note 80 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme Note 80 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.